San Leo

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San Leo
Coat of arms of San Leo
Municipal coat of arms

Location of San Leo in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Marche
Province Province of Pesaro e Urbino (PU)
Area 53.3 km² (21 sq mi)
Population (as of Dec. 2004)
 - Total 2,955
 - Density 55/km² (142/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 43°54′N, 12°21′E
Gentilic leontini
Dialing code 0541
Postal code 61018
Website: www.comune.san-leo.ps.it

San Leo is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Pesaro e Urbino in the Italian region Marche, located about 100 km northwest of Ancona and about 45 km west of Pesaro. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,955 and an area of 53.3 km².[1]

San Leo borders the following municipalities: Acquaviva (San Marino), Chiesanuova (San Marino), Città di San Marino (San Marino), Maiolo, Montecopiolo, Monte Grimano, Novafeltria, Sassofeltrio, Torriana, Verucchio.

San Leo is home to a large fortress at an altitude of 600 metres above sea level.

The town is known for its large population of pet and feral cats.

San Leo panorama
San Leo panorama


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[edit] References

  1. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.

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